"Trabajando para mejorar a La comunidad Hispana"
Working to improve the Hispanic community

The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), Valle del Sol Chapter is committed to the recruitment and retention of Hispanics into the nursing profession.  We are a national non-profit organization made up of more than 30 chapters nationwide.  The Valle del Sol Chapter is the local Phoenix chapter, composed of dedicated, professional nurses who strive to promote the nursing and healthcare delivery needs of our community.  Our mission is accomplished by participating in education in-services to the NAHN membership, mentoring nursing students and providing educational scholarships.

We are excited and enthusiastic about this years upcoming events.  The start of a new calendar year always brings with it excitement and enthusiasm for what awaits us.  This year activities and events promise to engage us  both socially and intellectually.

The Valle del Sol, Phoenix Chapter is preparing for its annual fundraising event.  The 10th Annual NAHN Benefit Dance is scheduled Friday, September 27, 2008 from 7pm to 12am at the Phoenix Zoo's Stone House Pavillion.  Together with our sponsors, we hope to treat you to an evening filled with glamour, masks, silent auction, dinner, and dancing featuring the music of STR8UP band.  The Valle del Sol Chapter is anticipating another successful fun-filled evening. 

The most tangible sign of vibrancy within any organization is growth.  Based on the overwhelming support from our sponsors and fundraising efforts, this year, the Valle del Sol chapter increased the number of scholarships awarded yearly.  Valle del Sol has awarded over $30,000 thus far in scholarships.  Our scholarships have helped students realize their goals of higher education and contributed to increasing the number of Hispanic nurses in this area.

We are particularly excited about the 33rd Annual National Association of Hispanic Nurses Conference 2008 scheduled July 15-18 in Boston.  The Conference Committee has planned an exciting and varied program featuring plenary sessions, presentation of research papers, as well as beakout workshops and special interest sessions.  The program content titled "Hispanic Nurses Shaping the Future of Healthcare Across Communities" is predominantly clinical, ranging from the fundamentals of clinical practice to the latest scientific developments.

We are eager to welcome back past members and recruit new ones. 
We look forward to welcoming you.

With Best Personal Regards,

Anabell Castro, RN, MSN, NP-C
President
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Valle del Sol Chapter